Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Cobbold (Crossbench). It was answered by Lord Bassam of Brighton (Labour) on Thursday, 26 January 2006.
Drug Legalisation
- Question
- Whether, as part of the proposed review of the drug classification system, they will undertake a broad review of the advantages and disadvantages of drug legalisation.
- Answer
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My Lords, no. The objective of the forthcoming review of the classification of drugs announced by my right honourable friend the Home Secretary on 19 January is to bring greater clarity to the system of control. Her Majesty’s Government have no intention of legalising controlled drugs.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 677 c1278
- Session
- 2005-06
- Oral question type
- Lead
- Procedure
- Topical questions (HL)
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Lords chamber
- Subjects
- Drugs
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